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Peer reviewedRutherford, Christine – Public Libraries, 1990
Discusses causes of library disasters and provides several examples of disasters. Emphasis is on the importance of awareness, insurance protection, a written disaster plan, cooperation with the fire marshall and insurance agent in planning, and staff training. Several elements of the written plan are listed. (22 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Fire Protection, Insurance, Library Planning
Download full textState Univ. of New York, Buffalo. Coll. at Buffalo. – 1994
The purpose of this plan is to minimize the potential for disaster and to minimize damage to materials if a disaster should occur. It contains: emergency instructions; evacuation procedures; a disaster contact list; and sections on salvage priorities, prevention, protection, response, recovery, rehabilitation, disaster team responsibilities,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrative Policy, Emergency Programs, Fire Protection
